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Education and Training Resources/Oneonta Job Corps Academy Substance Abuse Counselor (T.E.A.P) PartTime in ONEONTA, New York
Why Job Corps? Imagine a career where your success is measured by the progress of the aspiring young students you serve. You can inspire others to realize their full potential, achieve their goals, and maximize their abilities at Oneonta Job Corps. Our team is committed to making a difference, one amazing student at a time. We invite you to do the same in this exciting role.What is Job Corps? Job Corps is the country's most extensive nationwide residential career training program and has been operating for over 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24, complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment. Job Corps has trained and educated over two million individuals since 1964.Oneonta Job Corps offers training in the Medical Trades: Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, and Medical Administrative Assistant. Automobile trades: Auto Body Collision and Repair, Auto Technology, Auto Mechanics. Construction Trades: Tile Setting, Cement Mason, and Electrical. Advanced Trades: Overhead Line Electrical, Rural Underground Distribution, SMART Meter, and Drone Piloting. Position Available: Substance Abuse Counselor (TEAP)The Substance Abuse Counselor will work Part-Time (22-Hours Weekly) In this position, you will support our students by:Maintaining an effective Trainee Employee Assistance Program (TEAP) through alcohol and drug counseling, prevention, and education. Networking with community resources. Assessing students to determine intervention needs.Conducting individual and group counseling sessions.Following up on drug testing.Developing activities to reinforce an alcohol and drug-free lifestyle. Conducting in-service training.Educational Requirements: MUST HAVE (CASAC) Alcohol and Drug Counselor certification, or must have CASAC-T, and be able to show that you are in the process of obtaining the CASAC, which you must obtain within one year of having the CASAC-T.Two years of related experienceValid New York State drivers license with an acceptable driving recordBenefits: Company Paid Premiums for Medical Coverage (Employee only) and reduced rates for Family CoverageDental, Vision, Short Term Disability, 401K Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Plan, Additional Life Insurance, and Other Add-Ons.Paid vacation and sick time (2 weeks each, which you will accrue as you work), 12 Paid Holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas are two-day holidays)Free access to our Weight and Cardio Rooms, and low-cost meals from our dining hall ($3.00 per meal) daily. Oneonta Job Corps provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.As of September 17, 2023 - Under the NYS DOL Pay Transparency Law, employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who discuss their compensation with coworkers.